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Did you know that ancient Romans used wee as mouthwash? GROSS! Or that snot was behind some of history's greatest discoveries? HUH? From French kings with boils on their bums to Victorians who liked to catch tears in special bottles, Wee, Snot and Slime Through Time features deadly battlefield diseases, disgusting dukes, beastly bacteria and slimy stories from the Egyptians to the Tudors and beyond.

In 1847 an eighteen-year-old immigrant arrived in New York. He had little in his pockets and no knowledge of English. However, by 1874, people throughout the United States knew him as the man who made blue jeans with copper rivets. Even now Levi Strauss's name lives on as a mark of quality and style. In Mr. Blue Jeans, Maryann N. Weidt presents the history of this hardworking man, as he struggles through long, grueling days as a peddler and challenging times as a young businessman.

Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

When scientist and explorer Maria Reiche visited Peru’s Nazca Lines in 1941, she was immediately captivated by the larger-than-life animal carvings. But what were they, and why were they there? This STEAM nonfiction picture book for young listeners reveals the story behind one of the greatest indigenous artworks in the Americas, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

At the tender age of five years old, Tola Grossman was sent to a Nazi labor camp. As World War II was breaking out around them, the only thing Tola and her parents were left with was the instinct to survive at all costs. Tola’s life became a series of miraculous close calls, from being saved from a gas chamber to successfully hiding from the Nazis as they were rounding people up.

Comme de nombreux enfants, Lucas et Lucy se posent des questions sur nos origines et sur le monde qui nous entoure. Une petite soeur (Morgane) vient d'arriver dans leur famille. Cette naissance porte une part de mystère et de fascination.

Get ready to journey into a land of magical creatures, brave heroes, and sacred traditions – welcome to the world of Thai Legends! From giant guardians and sacred serpents to daring monkey warriors and ghostly spirits, the stories of Thailand are bursting with mystery, adventure, and wisdom that will capture your imagination. Wave goodbye to boring history books – this one is packed with tales that will make you laugh, wonder, and cheer as you meet kings, queens, demons, and mythical creatures from a rich culture of storytelling.

Virkelige vilde historier fra hele verden er en bog til alle de børn, der er nysgerrige på at forstå den verden, der omgiver dem. Her er til timers underholdning og fordybelse, og børnene får en masse viden med, som de kan fortælle om til vennerne. Du kan bl.a. høre om, hvordan man laver en mumie, om dinosaurer på Bornholm, kødædende planter og om en bjergkæde under vand. De 55 vilde historier handler om alt muligt spændende fra dyreriget, planteriget, menneskets historie og om jordens forunderlige kræfter og mystik.

America’s sixth president and son of America’s second president, John Quincy Adams lived an extraordinary life. Beginning as a young boy as secretary for his father during the peace talks that ended the Revolutionary War, Adams served his country as a diplomat, state senator, secretary of state, the president, and as a representative in congress. Through his many speeches, essays, books, and written reports, Adams helped shape America. Today, he is remembered as a great statesman, a scholar, and a poet, just as he hoped he would be.

Four short, engaging biographies of some of America's most famous pioneers. Let these stories give you a front row seat to the draw, drama, and danger of Westward Expansion.

En este libro, descubrirás todo sobre la Segunda Guerra Mundial, incluyendo a los participantes y por qué comenzó la guerra, una línea de tiempo de los eventos, cómo era la vida en ese momento, las principales batallas, quiénes eran algunos de los principales héroes y villanos, y el impacto que dejó la guerra. Descubre datos interesantes y un capítulo de informaciones adicionales. Incluso hay consejos de pronunciación y explicaciones útiles para las palabras nuevas y difíciles.

In 1585, Sir Walter Raleigh attempted to found the very first permanent English settlement in the Americas. The initial settlement—called the Lane colony—failed due to extremely low supplies and a hostile relationship with the Native American people who were already living on the land. Despite this miserable first attempt, Raleigh decided to establish another settlement. Over one hundred people agreed to join this new colony on Roanoke Island, just off the coast of what is now North Carolina.

Although he is credited with changing history through his invention of printing, Johann Gutenberg remains mysterious. In Fine Print, author Joann Johansen Burch pieces together Gutenberg's amazing story.

Milton Hershey loved candy. As a boy, he saved his hard-earned pennies for the candy store. He soon discovered that he had a gift for making delicious treats and, after years of trying, Milton finally make it big. People loved his new HERSHEY'S chocolate. Listeners will delight in the story behind Hershey's mouth-watering world of chocolate.

In the 1870s, surgery was a crude affair performed on the patient's kitchen table. In the frontier town of Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. W. W. Mayo brought his young sons, Will and Charlie, to assist him with operations. Fifty years later, Rochester became a medical mecca as the Mayo brothers were established as world-class surgeons. With a firm belief in sharing information and learning from others, the Mayo brothers proved the benefits of cooperation in a jealously competitive field and accomplished more than any single colleague of their time.

Have you ever wondered, “Who were the Vikings?” The Vikings are legendary for their daring voyages, fierce warriors, and incredible culture that shaped history. In The Big Questions: Who Were the Vikings?, young listeners aged 5 and upwards are invited to embark on an exciting journey to discover the world of these extraordinary people in a way that is engaging, thoughtful, and awe-inspiring. Written by Ethan Solace, an Interdisciplinary Psychologist, this book explores the fascinating lives of the Vikings—their invasions, mythology, ships, gods, and daily life.

La respuesta a esta pregunta es una de las historias más extrañas y fascinantes que hayas leído nunca, y es nuestra historia, la historia de la humanidad. Prepárate para descubrir por qué todas las personas, los países, los idiomas y las religiones son diferentes a como eran antes en un viaje que recorre el desarrollo humano desde nuestros antepasados hasta llegar a quienes somos ahora.

Far more advanced than any European country at the time, the Egyptians achieved incredible feats of building, created a new way of writing, and revolutionised farming. Find out what life as an ancient Egyptian was actually like, both for pharaohs and ordinary people, in this fascinating new exploration by award-winning author David Long.

Dive into a whirlwind of mind-bending trivia and say hello to unforgettable conversations without ever leaving the comfort of your armchair! Are you constantly searching for facts that will astound your friends and family? Are you eager to explore the world's oddities yet overwhelmed by dull, dry, and jargon-filled resources? If any of these questions ring true, rest assured that your quest for a perfect treasure trove of mind candy and factoids is inside this crazy-fun book!